Once the grave was dug, they lowered the corpse into the earth before closing it again.
Filling it back was easier than digging it.
Before going about their day, Dorian and Bryan went out to hunt.
It didn't take long to find an Awakened Monster nearby—a twisted, feral boar that had come too close to the glade. They killed it quickly without pain, and dragged the carcass back to the grave.
Dorian stepped forward, went down to one knee, and breathed out small fire from his mouth.
He also activated his Halo again, blocking the snow so that the fire could grow.
All of them watched the fire erupt, consuming the carcass in a bright, roaring blaze. It was a sacrifice. An oblation to Hermes, the guide of souls, praying to him to lead the deceased's spirit to peace.
Following that, the three of them offered their own blood next.
Kai drew the Blood-phantom Scimitar and cut his palm before doing the same to the others.
